Challenge

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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Almaröds FF's Mikael Ståhlberg ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Almaröds FF's Mikael Ståhlberg got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 13 minutes, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomas Illescas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Mikael Ståhlberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 15 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mikael Ståhlberg. After a defensive mix-up in Almaröds FF's zone, Patricio Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tytus Wyrzykowski came out of the goal and Patricio Costa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 23 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mikael Ståhlberg. Almaröds FF's Aleksander Hult was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jonathan Ferrant in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mikael Ståhlberg might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonathan Ferrant. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mikael Ståhlberg ran back to his position shaking his head. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikael Ståhlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. If Patricio Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mikael Ståhlberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. Alex Påk hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Alex Påk was shown his second yellow card after 40 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 41st match minute, Almaröds FF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Påk to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute, Jonathan Venegas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mikael Ståhlberg to strike the kick off in the second half. When Camilo Gaos fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Camilo Gaos a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Camilo Gaos got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Almaröds FF's Mikael Ståhlberg got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 56 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Mikael Ståhlberg came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mikael Ståhlberg in the 60th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Mikael Åström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mikael Åström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. After 68 played minutes Almaröds FF got a freekick which was hit by Bruce Willis. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikael Ståhlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Mikael Ståhlberg struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Almaröds FF. After having played for 82 minutes, Mikael Ståhlberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Almaröds FF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mikael Ståhlberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mikael Ståhlberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mikael Ståhlberg struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Almaröds FF. In the 89th minute, Mikael Ståhlberg got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mikael Ståhlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Witold Golaszewski hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. When Tomas Illescas came up free with the goalie in the 97th minute, the Venezuela fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomas Illescas couldn't finish the play. Almaröds FF's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.